The royal line of succession

Whether it's a boy or girl, William and Kate's new baby will follow William in the line of succession, the Associated Press reports. Here's a look at the top of the list.

December 3, 2012 11:13 AM

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The line of people who could succeed Britain's Queen Elizabeth is long, but the child of Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, will be near the top of the list. Here's the order of succession.

The line of people who could succeed Britain's Queen Elizabeth is long, but the child of Prince William and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, will be near the top of the list. Here's the order of succession.

Photo: TOBY MELVILLE, AFP/Getty Images

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